Paramount Plus $1 deal tracker
Is the Paramount+ $1 per month promo live right now? Check the current status, see who qualifies, find out when the deal typically returns, and calculate what you actually pay across all plan tiers.
TL;DR: Paramount+ $1 deal quick facts
- Current status: No $1 promo as of June 23, 2026. Standard Essential plan is $7.99/month.
- Who qualifies when it runs: New subscribers always. Lapsed subscribers often (6-12+ month gap). Active subscribers: no.
- Next likely window: Black Friday 2026 (late November). The deal has appeared in that window in both 2023 and 2024.
- Best alternative right now: Annual billing at $59.99/year ($5/month effective) saves $36/year vs monthly, no promo needed.
- Plans covered: The $1 promo has always applied to Essential (with ads) only, not Pro+ or Showtime tiers.
The Paramount+ $1/month promo is not running right now
Checked June 23, 2026. Next likely window: Black Friday / Cyber Monday 2026 (late November). The $1 deal typically appears around Black Friday and occasionally in summer. Use the cost calculator below to see what you would actually pay at current standard rates.
Who qualifies for the Paramount+ $1 promo when it runs?
Anyone who has never had a Paramount+ account. The most reliable qualifying group.
Former subscribers who cancelled 6-12+ months ago. Often eligible, but not always guaranteed.
Currently paying subscribers cannot apply the $1 promo to their existing account.
Some promos are exclusive to the Amazon Channels path. Worth checking both direct and Amazon.
Paramount+ cost calculator
See your year-1 cost for any Paramount+ plan, with or without the $1 promo.
$95.88
year 1 total
$7.99
effective monthly
Monthly billing gives you full flexibility to cancel any time. No active $1 promo right now, so this is just the standard rate.
Paramount+ $1 promo history
The $1 deal has appeared several times over the past 2 years, mostly around Black Friday and occasionally in summer. It is almost always for the Essential (with ads) plan only.
June 2026
No active $1/mo promo. Standard rates apply.
November 2025
Black Friday: $1/mo for 3 months, new subscribers only
July 2025
Summer promo: $1/mo for 2 months via Amazon Channels
No promo right now? Cheaper Paramount+ alternatives
Wait for Black Friday
$1/mo for 2-3 months
The $1 deal recurs most years around late November. If you are not in a hurry, waiting is the cheapest path.
Annual billing instead
$59.99/yr ($5.00/mo)
Annual billing on Essential saves roughly $36/year compared to paying month-to-month at $7.99/mo.
Amazon Prime bundle
Bundled with Prime Video
Some promotional periods offer Paramount+ access as part of Amazon Prime bundles or Amazon Channels trials.
Check your carrier
Possibly free
Verizon, T-Mobile, and some other carriers have offered Paramount+ as a benefit. Check your plan perks before paying retail.
Comparing multiple streaming services? See every 2026 streaming price increase to understand how each service is moving on cost, or use the bundle vs separate calculator to check if a Disney or other bundle beats Paramount+ standalone.
All Paramount+ plan prices in 2026
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Annual saving | Ads | Showtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential$1 promo applies | $7.99 | $59.99 | $35.89/yr | Yes | No |
| Pro+ | $12.99 | $99.99 | $55.89/yr | No | No |
| Pro+ with Showtime | $17.99 | $139.99 | $75.89/yr | No | Yes |
Prices as of June 2026. Verify current pricing at paramountplus.com before subscribing. The streaming price increases tracker logs confirmed Paramount+ price changes alongside other major services.
How to claim the Paramount Plus $1 deal when it is live
Paramount+ does not maintain a dedicated promo landing page year-round. When the deal is active, it shows up in one of two places: the main paramountplus.com homepage (where a promotional banner replaces the standard sign-up flow), or the Amazon Channels page for Paramount+. Some promos are exclusive to the Amazon path, so it is worth checking both during Black Friday and other promotional windows.
When you find the deal, the sign-up flow is standard: create an account, enter a payment method, and confirm the promotional rate before completing checkout. Even at $1/month, Paramount+ requires a credit or debit card to be on file, since the subscription auto-renews at the standard rate after the promotional period ends.
One practical step: set a calendar reminder for the last day of the promotional period. Paramount+ sends an email before the auto-renewal, but the timing varies. Cancelling before the final promotional day avoids any charge at the full rate. You can cancel at any time through your account settings without losing access until the current paid period ends.
For comparison, if you are also evaluating Disney or other streaming bundle options, the bundle vs separate cost calculator can show whether a bundle that includes Paramount+ (such as some carrier deals) beats the standalone promo price across a full year.
What happens after the Paramount Plus promo ends
The most common frustration with Paramount+ promotional deals is the auto-renewal. When the $1/month promotional period ends, the account immediately switches to the full Essential plan rate, currently $7.99/month with ads. This happens automatically without any additional confirmation step.
At that point, you have three options. You can keep the Essential plan at $7.99/month if you find you use it regularly. You can switch to annual billing at $59.99/year, which works out to roughly $5/month and saves about $36 compared to continuing month-to-month. Or you can cancel before the renewal date to avoid any charges at the full rate.
If you cancel and later find a new promotional deal, lapsed subscribers have sometimes qualified for the $1 promo again, especially if they have been inactive for 6 months or longer. The eligibility rules vary by promotion, so there is no guarantee, but being a former subscriber does not permanently disqualify you.
Keep in mind that the 2026 streaming price increase tracker shows Paramount+ has raised prices several times in recent years. The $7.99 Essential rate today may not be the rate you pay if you stay for several years.
Frequently asked questions about the Paramount Plus $1 deal
Is the Paramount Plus $1 deal available right now?
As of June 23, 2026, the Paramount+ $1/month promotional deal is not currently active. The deal status at the top of this page is updated manually whenever the promo launches or expires. The most likely next window for the $1 deal is Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2026, typically in late November. Paramount+ has run the $1 promo around Black Friday in both 2023 and 2024.
Who qualifies for the Paramount Plus $1 per month promo?
New subscribers who have never had a Paramount+ account are the primary eligible group. Lapsed subscribers who cancelled 6 to 12 or more months ago are sometimes also eligible, though this varies by promotion. Active subscribers who are currently paying for Paramount+ cannot apply the $1 promo to their existing account. Some promotions are exclusive to signing up through Amazon Channels rather than Paramount+ directly, so it is worth checking both paths when a deal is running.
How long does the Paramount Plus $1 deal last?
The duration has varied. The November 2024 Black Friday promo lasted 3 months at $1/mo before auto-renewing at the standard rate. The July 2025 summer promo through Amazon Channels lasted 2 months. The November 2023 promo was also 2 months. After the promotional period ends, the subscription automatically renews at the standard Essential plan price ($7.99/month with ads as of June 2026). Set a calendar reminder to cancel before the promo period ends if you do not want to continue.
What is the regular price of Paramount Plus?
Paramount+ has three plan tiers as of June 2026. Essential (with ads) costs $7.99/month or $59.99/year. Pro+ (no ads) costs $12.99/month or $99.99/year. Pro+ with Showtime costs $17.99/month or $139.99/year. The $1/month promotional deal has always applied to the Essential plan only. Annual billing saves roughly $36 per year on Essential and $56 per year on Pro+ compared to paying month-to-month.
How do I claim the Paramount Plus $1 deal?
When the $1 promo is live, it is typically accessible two ways. First, directly through the Paramount+ website at paramountplus.com, where a promotional banner or landing page shows the discounted rate during the offer period. Second, through Amazon Channels at amazon.com/channels, where some Paramount+ promos appear as standalone deals. Check both paths when the promo is running, as some deals are exclusive to one channel. You will need a payment method on file even for the $1 promotion, as it auto-renews at full price after the promotional period.
What happens after the Paramount Plus $1 promo ends?
After the promotional period expires, your subscription automatically renews at the standard rate for the plan you signed up for, which is currently $7.99/month for Essential (with ads). Paramount+ sends an email reminder before the renewal, but the timing can vary. To avoid being charged the full rate, cancel your subscription before the last day of the promotional period. You can cancel from your account settings at paramountplus.com or through Amazon if you signed up via Amazon Channels.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paramount Plus if the promo is not running?
If the $1 deal is not currently active, several options can reduce the cost. Annual billing on Essential ($59.99/year, or about $5/month) saves roughly $36 compared to monthly billing. Some mobile carriers including Verizon and T-Mobile have offered Paramount+ as a plan perk at no extra cost. Waiting for Black Friday (typically late November) is the most reliable way to catch the next $1 deal, as it has appeared in that window multiple years. Amazon Channels occasionally runs independent Paramount+ trials, separate from the direct promotional calendar.
Does Paramount Plus Essential include live TV or just on-demand?
Paramount+ Essential ($7.99/month, the plan covered by the $1 promo) includes a live CBS stream in most markets plus on-demand content from CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Smithsonian Channel, and Paramount+ originals. It does not include Showtime content, which requires the Pro+ with Showtime tier at $17.99/month. The ads-free Pro+ tier ($12.99/month) does not add Showtime either. All three tiers include the same on-demand library, and the only differences are ads, Showtime access, and price.
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Jim Liu tracks streaming subscription pricing and promotional deals for SubSaver. Prices and deal status reflect publicly available US information as of June 2026. Always verify current pricing and promo availability at paramountplus.com before subscribing. More about the author.
Paramount+ pricing and promotional deals are set by Paramount and change frequently. Deal status on this page is updated manually when promos launch or expire. Always confirm current pricing and availability at paramountplus.com before subscribing. This tool is for informational comparison only.